Staff Sgt. Jillian Maynus / 179th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs
Air National Guard's first cyberspace wing holds initial operational capability ceremony
The 179th Cyberspace Wing celebrated the initial operational capability status for its new cyberspace mission during a ceremony at the Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base in Mansfield, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2025. In 2023, the unit converted from an airlift wing to the National Guard’s first cyberspace wing.
Carleeann Smiddy / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Ohio ANG conducts promotion ceremony for Brig. Gen. Chad E. Holesko
Brig. Gen. Chad E. Holesko, Ohio deputy assistant adjutant general for Air, was promoted during a ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2025. In his position, Holesko is responsible for helping direct Ohio Air National Guard operations in support of state and federal missions and establishing policy to ensure the readiness of more than 5,000 Airmen in four wings and multiple geographically separated support units.
Tech. Sgt. Samantha DeRaedt / 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
180th FW Airmen train to respond to major accidents
Maintenance personnel assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing participate in a Major Accident Response Exercise, or MARE, in Swanton, Ohio, June 17, 2025. Realistic training, conducted in realistic environments, ensures Airmen maintain the highest levels of proficiency and readiness for worldwide deployment.
Shane Hughes / 178th Wing Public Affairs
Serbian firefighters visit Ohio to take part in collaborative exchange
Chief Chris Wysong, of the Wayne Township Fire Department, gives a tour to a delegation of four Serbian firefighters at his department’s firehouse in Good Hope, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2025. The delegation spent time with professional, military and volunteer fire departments to observe operations, share best practices and foster international relationships.
Staff Sgt. Jill Maynus / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Fuels specialists keep F-16s flying
Members of the fuels management flight at the 180th Fighter Wing discuss their experiences and the benefits of being Air Force fuels specialists. They manage, operate and maintain fuel storage and dispensing facilities, ensuring safe flight for aircraft and crew.
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Master Sgt. Wendy Kuhn / 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
121st ARW provides support to 2025 Columbus Air Show at Rickenbacker
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing and an F-35A Lightning II from Eglin Air Force Base fly over Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base during the Columbus Air Show, Aug. 23, 2025. This year’s event featured more than 20 aircraft, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show.
